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semiautomatic

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1. semiautomatic - Noun

2. semiautomatic - Adjective

3. semiautomatic - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

(of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously

a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously

partially automatic

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I don't think there's any reason on Earth why people should have access to automatic and semiautomatic weapons unless they're in the military or in the police. John Howard

Fuck ya'll with a sick dick semiautomatic no click click. Lil Wayne

an autoloading rifle Source: Internet

According to initial police statements, at this point one or more of the suspects began firing with semiautomatic handguns and Trooper Foerster fired four times before falling mortally wounded. Source: Internet

At this trial, Harper said that Foerster reached into the vehicle, pulled out and held up a semiautomatic pistol and ammunition magazine, and said "Jim, look what I found," while facing Harper at the rear of the vehicle. Source: Internet

Although semiautomatic, the M21 was less accurate and required more maintenance than most sniper rifles. Source: Internet

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